January 5 2016

2 exercises that can help keep dental professionals pain-free in 2016

Our ergonomics editor is here to help you start the New Year with some exercises designed to assist you...
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January 5 2016

3 ways that dental assistants can grow in their careers

From June 9, 2015: There are all sorts of things that are attached to us (bad memories, self-doubt, people...
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December 22 2015

CDA Oasis Conversations: Dr. Archie Morrison speaks about the update to the systematic review on osteonecrosis of the jaw

From Oct. 6, 2015: In this short interview, Dr. Archie Morrison speaks about the update to the 2009 systematic...
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December 15 2015

CDA Oasis Conversations: The importance of ergonomics in dentistry

In this video, Tim Caruso, physical therapist, speaks about the importance of ergonomics in dentistry. Good ergonomics should be...
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December 9 2015

A good dental assistant’s job goes way beyond the operatory

Like any good dental assistant, our goal is simple: to assist you, be your right arm and help you...
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December 1 2015

The effect of an essential oil-containing mouthrinse on gingivitis and plaque

Recently, a meta-analysis was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association on the effect of an essential...
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November 25 2015

What are the important questions when evaluating an oral lesion?

Discovering an oral lesion in the patients’ mouth can be a cause of concern and can provoke fear and...
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November 17 2015

What is the best antibiotic for orofacial infections of an endodontic nature?

Infections of an endodontic nature that are associated with orofacial pain are typically caused by obligate anaerobic bacteria. Given...
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November 10 2015

Sugar reduction: The evidence for action

During the last week of October 2015, Public Health England (PHE) published a report on the ruinous health effects...
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November 4 2015

The pros and cons of local anesthetics used in dentistry

Presently, the majority of local anesthetics used in dentistry are amides with esters being rarely administered. Vasoconstrictors, such as...
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